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See the pictures from the inaugural Campus Connection Fair at UT Southwestern.

Nearly 100 area high school students completed a “crash course” in biomedical engineering at UT Southwestern’s STARS Biomedical Engineering (BME) Day on Oct. 28. Participants created 3D structures to support tissue regeneration, explored mysteries of the human brain, and performed basic biomechanical tests on slime, among other activities.

Chen elected President of national hip and knee surgeon society

Emergency Medicine Chair Diercks receives Marx Leadership Award

Katie Sturm had nearly gotten over the shock of learning she was pregnant with quadruplets when in February she suffered a seizure at work. Diagnosed with a brain tumor, she was referred to UT Southwestern where the tumor was removed in March.

Dr. Layla Zahra Samandi has always had a soft heart for children. In high school, she taught swimming lessons and tutored elementary school students. Then in college, her volunteer work at a children’s hospital solidified her career path. She hopes to pursue a career as a pediatrician in academic medicine and medical education.

Experiences with medical professionals who demonstrated compassion inspired Dr. Anika Morgado to follow suit. Gratitude for the opportunities she received in the U.S. as the child of Venezuelan immigrants led to her desire to become a physician committed to helping underserved Latinx communities.

At her first job working on a horse farm in Iowa, Dr. Carolyn Shanks developed a strong work ethic. This drive carried her forward in school as well, as she excelled in math and science, leading her to college and eventually medical school. The importance of the work and the fast pace drew her to the specialty of emergency medicine.

Dr. Harini Suresh could have been a classical musician but chose medicine instead. In college, she majored in oboe performance, with a minor in chemistry that ultimately won over as she pursued medical school. As a first-generation Indian American, she has had one foot in each culture and learned to appreciate diversity – attributes that will serve her well in the field of psychiatry.

The award recognizes a UT Southwestern clinician who exemplifies excellence in patient care and is a leader in advancing clinical innovations.